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Best Virginia Private Schools Offering Sailing Sport (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 private schools offering sailing as an interscholastic sport serving 7,676 students in Virginia.
The top-ranked offering sailing sport private schools in Virginia include Norfolk Collegiate School, Catholic High School, and St. Catherine's School.
The average tuition cost is $29,514, which is higher than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $17,389.
67% of private schools offering sailing sport in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Top Private Schools Offering Sailing Sport in Virginia (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Peninsula Catholic High School
Peninsula Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
(5)
600 Harpersville Road
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 596-7247
Gr: 8-12 | 286 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bishop Denis J. Oconnell High School
Bishop Denis J. Oconnell High School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
6600 Little Falls Rd
Arlington, VA 22213
(703) 237-1400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,153 student Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Catholic High School
Catholic High School Photo - Welcome! The Mission of Catholic High School is to provide a college preparatory education which nurtures the intellect, shapes character, and forms Christian values. Come in and discover our vibrant community!
(Catholic)
4552 Princess Anne Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 467-2881
Gr: 9-12 | 546 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christchurch School
Christchurch School Photo - Christchurch is recognized for rigorous academics and a well-rounded college prep program. 100% of Christchurch students are accepted to four-year colleges, with the majority attending universities on the U.S. News & World Report's top 150 list.
(Episcopal)
49 Seahorse Lane
Christchurch, VA 23031
(804) 542-6843
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hampton Roads Academy
Hampton Roads Academy Photo
739 Academy Lane
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 884-9100
Gr: PK-12 | 641 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 45 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3373 Pruden Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-8789
Gr: PK-12 | 919 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 46 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Norfolk Academy
Norfolk Academy Photo - Norfolk Academy's Wynne-Darden stadium features a turf field for football and lacrosse. The school has more than 70 athletic teams, and the majority of students participate in at least one season of athletics. Facilities include multiple playing fields, several gymnasiums, a weight room, and an indoor pool.
(1)
1585 Wesleyan Dr
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-5582
Gr: 1-12 | 1,208 student Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Norfolk Collegiate School
Norfolk Collegiate School Photo - Middle school students use the green room to film a short video for class. The room is equipped with movie editing software, iPads and more for students to utilize.
(5)
7336 Granby St
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 480-2885
Gr: PK-12 | 589 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Catherine's School
St. Catherine's School Photo - While St. Catherine's believes single sex education is the ideal learning environment, we also know that men and women will live and work together for the rest of their lives. The school works closely with St. Christopher's to provide a Coordinate Program in the Upper School.
All-girls (Episcopal)
(3)
6001 Grove Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 288-2804
Gr: PK-12 | 824 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Christopher's School
All-boys (Episcopal)
(6)
711 Saint Christophers Road
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 282-3185
Gr: PK-12 | 985 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Margaret's School
St. Margaret's School Photo - Crew Team Morning Practice with a Beautiful Sunrise on the Rappahannock River
All-girls (Episcopal)
444 S Water Ln
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-3357
Gr: 8-12 Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Walsingham Academy Lower School
Walsingham Academy Lower School Photo - The Middle School is ranked in the top 10% of schools nationally measured by standardized academic achievement tests.
(Catholic)
1100 Jamestown Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-2642
Gr: PK-7 | 315 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

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